The bill amends existing laws related to prison riot offenses and introduces new provisions for the handling of such offenses, particularly those involving individuals incarcerated in facilities operated by the Department of Children, Youth, and Families or county juvenile detention facilities. Key amendments include the definition of "correctional institution" to clarify its application in different contexts, and the introduction of a process for offenders convicted of prison riot offenses to apply for the vacation of their records. Specifically, individuals who were incarcerated at the time of their offense can petition the court to vacate their conviction or adjudication, and the court is required to grant this request if the applicant qualifies.

Additionally, the bill establishes new sections that allow for motions for relief from sentence or disposition in cases where a prison riot conviction was used as a basis for sentencing. It mandates that courts grant such motions and resentence offenders as if the prison riot conviction did not occur. The bill also requires the Department to create rules for managing prison riot behavior as infractions within the internal behavioral management system. Importantly, the provisions of this act apply retroactively to all relevant convictions or adjudications charged within the five years preceding its effective date, emphasizing the urgency of the bill by declaring an emergency for its immediate implementation.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Substitute Bill: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Engrossed Substitute: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Bill as Passed Legislature: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640
Session Law: 9.94.049, 9.94A.640